UAE calls drone attack at nuclear site 'dangerous escalation'

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UAE calls drone attack at nuclear site 'dangerous escalation'
Dubai, May 17 (AFP) May 17, 2026
The United Arab Emirates condemned a drone attack that caused a fire near its nuclear plant on Sunday, calling it a "dangerous escalation".

"The UAE emphasised that it will not tolerate any threat to its security and sovereignty under any circumstances," a foreign ministry statement said.

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